United States of America
In photos: a perilous portrait of America spiralling into fascism
Photographer Debi Cornwall’s ‘Model Citizens’ is an unnerving exposé of the banality of evil that hides in plain sight.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Louis Stettner’s timeless portrait of mid-century America
In the largest retrospective yet of his work a new book and exhibition explores the legacy of the “world’s best-known unknown photographer”.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Exploring my parents’ radical, revolutionary past
Photographer Alice Proujansky’s debut monograph explores the radical history of the United States through the images and memories of her unique family.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Photos capturing a different side to America’s Appalachia
Stacy Kranitz discusses the challenges of visual representation in a region that has suffered damaging stereotypes over the years.
Written by: Eva Clifford
Photos documenting the formerly incarcerated
A new project is documenting formerly incarcerated people as they transition back into civilian life.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photos capturing the abortion rights protests in Washington
‘We won't go back!‘ — In the wake of the decision by the supreme court to overturn Roe v Wade, thousands of protestors filled the streets to express their rage and anguish.
Written by: Huck
Capturing the spirit of Black resistance in the US today
Unrest in America — Over the past decade, photographer Joshua Rashaad McFadden has worked across genres to explore the impact of racism, masculinity, sexuality and gender on Black Americans.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Captivating portraits of Bostonians in the ‘70s
Streets of Boston — Mike Smith’s intimate black and white photographs offer a detailed record of the inhabitants of Boston’s streets in his characteristic non-judgmental yet direct approach.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Vintage scenes of suburban America in the 1970s
Family life — Bill Owens discusses his project documenting his neighbourhood which sought to create an in-depth portrait that went beyond the shallow, dismissive tropes of suburbia.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Rebel vision: a portrait of Black life across the US today
‘Protest is personal‘ — A new exhibition brings together the work of Black women and non-binary photographers in order to give them the power to tell their stories on their own terms.
Written by: Miss Rosen
An intimate look behind the scenes of a ‘90s skate tour
20th Century Summer — Photographer Greg Hunt reflects on touring as part of a pro-skate crew in 1995, capturing the downtime between demos, and how the sport has evolved.
Written by: Huck
Common is starting his own beautiful revolution
‘Biden must be held to account‘ — Ahead of the release of his new album, the 49-year-old rapper talks mixing his art with politics, and working alongside music’s greats.
Written by: Jeremy Allen